Latest earthquakes near Florence, Tuscany today

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List of latest earthquakes near Florence.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 9, 2024 08:41
(Rome)
M 2.2 205 km SE
from Florence
Nov 8, 2024 02:29
(Rome)
M 2.4 142 km NW
from Florence
Nov 7, 2024 13:50
(Rome)
M 2.0 286 km SE
from Florence
Nov 7, 2024 06:21
(Rome)
M 2.0 48 km N
from Florence
Nov 6, 2024 01:02
(Rome)
M 2.3 82 km E
from Florence
Nov 5, 2024 06:11
(Rome)
M 2.0 180 km ESE
from Florence
Nov 5, 2024 00:32
(Rome)
M 2.3 79 km NW
from Florence
Nov 1, 2024 07:03
(Rome)
M 2.2 189 km SE
from Florence
Oct 29, 2024 17:48
(Rome)
M 3.7 167 km E
from Florence
Oct 29, 2024 01:38
(Rome)
M 2.1 170 km ESE
from Florence
Oct 28, 2024 12:21
(Rome)
M 2.2 74 km N
from Florence
Oct 28, 2024 12:07
(Rome)
M 2.2 75 km N
from Florence
Oct 28, 2024 04:01
(Rome)
M 2.0 124 km N
from Florence
Oct 26, 2024 21:14
(Rome)
M 2.4 220 km SE
from Florence
Oct 26, 2024 06:53
(Rome)
M 2.2 151 km WNW
from Florence
Oct 25, 2024 15:03
(Rome)
M 2.4 171 km ESE
from Florence
Oct 25, 2024 15:03
(Rome)
M 2.4 171 km ESE
from Florence
Oct 22, 2024 17:15
(Rome)
M 2.4 171 km E
from Florence
Oct 22, 2024 06:41
(Rome)
M 2.5 146 km ESE
from Florence
Oct 22, 2024 00:47
(Rome)
M 2.2 123 km N
from Florence
Oct 14, 2024 08:49
(Rome)
M 2.1 195 km ESE
from Florence
Oct 13, 2024 09:26
(Rome)
M 2.5 195 km SE
from Florence
Oct 13, 2024 04:42
(Rome)
M 2.4 208 km WSW
from Florence
Oct 11, 2024 11:27
(Rome)
M 2.1 170 km E
from Florence
Oct 11, 2024 03:25
(Rome)
M 2.6 217 km SE
from Florence

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Florence Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
18 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
Nov 9, 2024 08:41

Average

A total of 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Florence, Tuscany in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Florence roughly every 20 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Florence in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Florence that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Florence with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Florence in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Florence during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Florence (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 169 93.89%
Mag. 5 8 4.44%
Mag. 6 3 1.67%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Florence

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Oct 30, 2016 07:40.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.7
On Jan 13, 1915 07:52.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Florence occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) south-east of Florence, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Florence in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 1915 07:52, 272 kilometers (169 mi) south-east of Florence. It is the strongest earthquake near Florence in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Florence, Tuscany in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Florence.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Florence.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 30, 2016 07:40
(Rome)
M 6.6 181 km SE
from Florence
Aug 24, 2016 03:36
(Rome)
M 6.2 196 km SE
from Florence
Oct 26, 2016 21:18
(Rome)
M 6.1 173 km ESE
from Florence
Jan 18, 2017 11:14
(Rome)
M 5.7 207 km SE
from Florence
Jan 18, 2017 11:25
(Rome)
M 5.6 206 km SE
from Florence
Nov 9, 2022 07:07
(Rome)
M 5.6 167 km E
from Florence
Aug 24, 2016 04:33
(Rome)
M 5.6 186 km SE
from Florence
Oct 26, 2016 19:10
(Rome)
M 5.5 178 km SE
from Florence
Jan 18, 2017 10:25
(Rome)
M 5.3 202 km SE
from Florence
Jan 18, 2017 14:33
(Rome)
M 5.2 212 km SE
from Florence

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Nearest earthquakes from Florence

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Florence, Tuscany. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Florence.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 4, 2015 01:00
(Rome)
M 4.0 20 km SSW
from Florence
Sep 13, 2015 03:04
(Rome)
M 4.2 25 km S
from Florence
Dec 9, 2019 04:37
(Rome)
M 4.6 24 km NNE
from Florence
Oct 25, 2016 18:53
(Rome)
M 4.2 25 km SW
from Florence
Jan 23, 2015 07:51
(Rome)
M 4.5 40 km NNW
from Florence
Sep 18, 2023 05:10
(Rome)
M 5.1 44 km NE
from Florence
Sep 18, 2023 04:38
(Rome)
M 4.2 45 km NE
from Florence
May 3, 2018 20:46
(Rome)
M 4.3 56 km NE
from Florence
Apr 19, 2022 17:49
(Rome)
M 4.0 61 km NNE
from Florence
May 1, 2018 07:16
(Rome)
M 4.1 63 km SSW
from Florence

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Florence

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Florence.

When was the last earthquake in Florence, Tuscany?

A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Florence on the morning of November 9, 2024 at 08:41 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-east of Florence at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Florence, Tuscany in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Florence, Tuscany?

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Florence on the morning of January 13, 1915 at 07:52 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-east of Florence at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Florence since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Florence, Tuscany?

In the past 10 years, 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Florence. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.